Eric André facts for kids
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| Birth name | Eric Samuel André |
| Born | April 4, 1983 Boca Raton, Florida, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
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Eric Samuel André (born April 4, 1983) is an American comedian, actor, and television host. He is also a writer, producer, and musician. Eric André is famous for creating and hosting The Eric Andre Show. This show is a funny and often silly comedy series on Adult Swim.
He has also played other well-known characters. These include Mike in the TV series Man Seeking Woman. He was also the voice of Luci in the Netflix show Disenchantment. You might also recognize his voice as Azizi in the 2019 movie The Lion King. Eric André also makes music under the name Blarf.
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Early Life and Education
Eric André was born in Boca Raton, Florida, on April 4, 1983. His mother is from New York City and his father is an immigrant from Haiti. His father worked as a psychiatrist. Eric André shares that he is both Black and Jewish.
In 2001, he finished high school at Dreyfoos School of the Arts. This school is in West Palm Beach, Florida. After that, he went to Berklee College of Music in Boston. He studied there from 2001 to 2005. While at college, he played the double bass, which is a large string instrument.
Eric André's Comedy Career
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Eric André started his comedy journey in 2003. He is the creator and host of The Eric Andre Show. This show is a funny take on public access talk shows. It airs on Adult Swim, which is part of Cartoon Network.
The show is known for its unexpected humor and funny pranks. It also features sketches and interviews with celebrities. Eric André has acted in other TV shows too. He was Mark in Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 on ABC. He also appeared as Deke in 2 Broke Girls.
From 2015 to 2017, he played Mike in the FXX comedy series Man Seeking Woman. He also voices Luci in the animated Netflix show Disenchantment. In 2020, his first stand-up comedy special, Legalize Everything, came out on Netflix. In 2021, he made and starred in the Netflix prank comedy film Bad Trip.
Personal Life
Eric André dated actress Rosario Dawson for a time. In 2021, he shared that he was in a relationship with someone he met at a farmer's market. She did not know he was famous when they first met.
Eric André has talked about his beliefs. He describes himself as an agnostic atheist. He also practices Transcendental Meditation. He supported Bernie Sanders in the 2020 presidential election.
Filmography
Movies Eric André Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | The Invention of Lying | Man No. 4 | Small role |
| 2010 | The Awkward Comedy Show | Himself | Featured comedian |
| Thin Skin | Passenger | Short film | |
| 2012 | Should've Been Romeo | Buzz | |
| 2013 | The Internship | Sid | |
| 2015 | Flock of Dudes | Mook | |
| 2016 | Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping | Dreadlocked CMZ reporter | |
| 2017 | Rough Night | Jake | |
| 2019 | The Lion King | Azizi (voice) | |
| 2021 | Bad Trip | Chris Carey | Also writer and producer |
| The Mitchells vs. the Machines | Mark Bowman (voice) | ||
| Sing 2 | Darius (voice) | ||
| 2022 | Jackass Forever | Himself | Writer and guest appearances |
| Animal Attraction | Darius (voice) | Short film | |
| Jackass 4.5 | Himself | Writer and guest appearances | |
| 2023 | Trolls Band Together | John Dory (voice) | |
| TBA | Balls Up | TBA | Filming |
Television Shows Eric André Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
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| 2009 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Set P.A. | 2 episodes | |
| 2010 | The Big Bang Theory | Joey | Episode: "The 21-Second Excitation" | |
| 2011 | Zeke and Luther | Zorn | Episode: "Skate Troopers" | |
| Hot in Cleveland | Jeff | Episode: "Elka's Wedding" | ||
| Fact Checkers Unit | Mirage | Episode: "Excessive Gass" | ||
| Level Up | Max Ross | Television film | ||
| 2012–2013 | Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 | Mark Reynolds | 22 episodes | |
| 2012–2023 | The Eric Andre Show | Himself | Creator, host, writer and executive producer | |
| 2013–2014 | 2 Broke Girls | Deacon "Deke" Bromberg | 8 episodes | |
| 2014 | Lucas Bros. Moving Co. | Various characters (voice) | 2 episodes | |
| Comedy Bang! Bang! | Himself | Episode: "Eric Andre Wears a Cat Collage Shirt & Sneakers" | ||
| 2015 | Robot Chicken | Various characters (voice) | Episode: "Zero Vegetables" | |
| 2015 | Ridiculousness | Himself | Episode: "Eric Andre" | |
| 2015–2017 | Man Seeking Woman | Mike | 30 episodes | |
| 2016 | Animals | Alex | Voice, episode: "Cats." | |
| Traveling the Stars: Action Bronson and Friends Watch Ancient Aliens | Himself | Episode: "Founding Fathers" | ||
| American Dad! | The Drifter | Voice, episode: "Stan Smith Is Keanu Reeves as Stanny Utah in Point Breakers" | ||
| 2017 | Michael Bolton's Big, ... Valentine's Day Special | Baby Archer | Variety special | |
| 2018 | Mostly 4 Millennials | Executive producer | ||
| 2018–2023 | Disenchantment | Luci / Pendergast | Voice, 50 episodes | |
| 2020 | Legalize Everything | Himself | Stand up special on Netflix | |
| 2021 | Archer | Colt / The Professor | Voice, 3 episodes | |
| 2022 | The Righteous Gemstones | Lyle Lisson | Season 2 | |
| Impractical Jokers | Himself | Episode: "Eric Andre" | ||
| Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities | Randall Roth | Episode: "The Viewing", Episode 7 | ||
| 2023 | The Prank Panel | Himself | Host; also executive producer | |
| 2025 | Abbott Elementary | Cedric | Episode: "Testing" |
Web Series and Podcasts
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2010 | Laugh Track Mash-Ups | Parker Leon | Episode: "At Your Sir-vice" |
| 2013 | Getting Doug with High | Himself | 1 episode |
| The ArScheerio Paul Show | Flavor Flav | Episode: "Vanilla Ice & Flavor Flav" | |
| 2016 | Hot Ones | Himself | Episode: "Eric Andre Turns Into Tay Zonday While Eating Spicy Wings" |
| 2020 | Episode: "Eric Andre Enters a Fugue State While Eating Spicy Wings" | ||
| Steve-O's Wild Ride! | Podcast 1 episode |
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| 2021 | Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction? | 1 episode | |
| 2022 | Toro y Moi: Goes By So Fast | Panther | Film accompanying Mahal |
| 2023 | Steve-O's Wild Ride! | Himself | 1 episode |
| 2024 | Chicken Shop Date | Himself | 1 episode |
Music by Eric André (Blarf)
Eric André also makes music under the name Blarf.
Albums by Blarf
| Title | Release date | Record label | Notes |
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| BLARF (EP) | December 25, 2014 | Self-released | with The First Seed |
| Cease & Desist (LP) | June 26, 2019 | Stones Throw Records | as Blarf |
Guest Appearances on Music Tracks
| Title | Lead artist(s) | Release date | Album |
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| "Eric's Advice (Skit)" | Nocando | March 18, 2014 | Jimmy the Burnout |
| "Intro" and "PSA" | OG Swaggerdick | August 9, 2019 | Views from the Dick |
| "Love Me in My Heart" (as Eric "Scratch" Andre) | Lee "Scratch" Perry & Mr. Green | August 23, 2019 | Super Ape vs. 緑: Open Door |
Awards and Recognition
Eric André won an Emmy Award in 2024. He received it for Outstanding Performer in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series. This award was for his work on The Eric Andre Show.
See also
In Spanish: Eric André para niños
